Wildfires Rage Close to Machu Picchu Archaeological Site

Jul 1, 2022 A forest fire that has been burning since Tuesday engulfed more than 20 hectares (49 acres) of grassland and the remains of the Peruvian Llamacancha archaeological site inside Machu Picchu's sanctuary. Footage showed forest brigades fighting the fire which, according to officials, has been difficult to control because of strong winds and the inaccessibility of the area Peru wildfire threatens Machu Picchu as remote location hampers efforts to control blaze

Peru wildfire threatens Machu Picchu as remote location hampers efforts to control blaze: Twenty hectares near Inca ruins affected in blaze started by farmers burning grass before sowing crops »